Sarai
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sarai first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.
Over 6 babies have been named Sarai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sarai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,556 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,556
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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Sarai is also used as a girl name, ranked #445.
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"God will establish; may God protect"
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About the Name Sarai
Sarai is a boy name .
Is Sarai a boy or girl name? Sarai is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,556 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #445. Sarai is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sarai is currently ranked #19,556 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sarai include Sar, Say, Saie, and Sarkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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